Featured Pioneer mystery

[uncle meat]

Hi folks,
New guy here. I recently purchased a new used vehicle and it came with a Pioneer stereo unit that is a mystery to me. I would like to use it but I have no idea how to program it. There is no manual and no obvious model number so I didn’t know what to do until I found this group. I am hoping someone here can at least identify the model so I can locate the manual. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Uncle Meat

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[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

No idea.

Hope this helps.

 

[staan]

grab a flashlight and see if there is a model number printed on the unit somewhere and check the setup menus it might say then google the model number and read the manual

 

[1aespinoza Premium Member]

Hi folks,
New guy here. I recently purchased a new used vehicle and it came with a Pioneer stereo unit that is a mystery to me. I would like to use it but I have no idea how to program it. There is no manual and no obvious model number so I didn’t know what to do until I found this group. I am hoping someone here can at least identify the model so I can locate the manual. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Uncle Meat

Look at the AVH-W4500NEX.

 

[uncle meat]

No idea.

Hope this helps.

Your response helps in so many ways, thank you so much!

 

[uncle meat]

grab a flashlight and see if there is a model number printed on the unit somewhere and check the setup menus it might say then google the model number and read the manual

Thanks staan, I looked but nothing visible outside the dash. I’m lost with the set up menus, I’m best with two dials.

 

[uncle meat]

Look at the AVH-W4500NEX.

Thank you 1a, it looks close but I am away from home where the car is. I will check in a couple of days. Much appreciated.

 

[deez283 10+ year member]

Your response helps in so many ways, thank you so much!

Sooo... What's the story behind your username?

 

[huberoy123 10+ year member]

Have you pressed the white wheel at the top right corner? That will take you into your settings. Once there, look for any section that would help with the unit information. Good luck.

 

[Old_Slapper]

The Pioneer units always have the model number located in one of the corners while "Pioneer" is printed in the middle of the top or bottom rim. This might me a China knock-off. The only way to know is to pull it out and read the sticker on the top of the case.

 

[uncle meat]

Sooo... What's the story behind your username?

I’m a Zappa fan.

 

[uncle meat]

Have you pressed the white wheel at the top right corner? That will take you into your settings. Once there, look for any section that would help with the unit information. Good luck.

I have not, I’ll try it when I get home. Thank you for the info.

 

[uncle meat]

The Pioneer units always have the model number located in one of the corners while "Pioneer" is printed in the middle of the top or bottom rim. This might me a China knock-off. The only way to know is to pull it out and read the sticker on the top of the case.

Aha, I will look closer. I realize if I pull it out there will be some identifier, I was trying to avoid that. I’m presuming it’s a Pioneer because the name comes up on the screen when it warms up. Thank you for the info.

 

[Old_Slapper]

Like 1aespinoza stated, it does look just like the AVH-W4500NEX, except yours doesn't show the eject button on the bottom right. It is possible for the previous owner to scratch off or paint over the band and model number.

 

[uncle meat]

Like 1aespinoza stated, it does look just like the AVH-W4500NEX, except yours doesn't show the eject button on the bottom right. It is possible for the previous owner to scratch off or paint over the band and model number.

Thanks OS